Forest Lake School vs Vardon School
A head-to-head comparison of two contributing schools in Waikato, New Zealand, 781 m apart, using official New Zealand 2026 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake School
Forest Lake · State contributing · Years 1–6
386 students
Vardon School
Beerescourt · State contributing · Years 1–6
361 students
| Measure | Forest Lake School Forest Lake, Waikato | Vardon School Beerescourt, Waikato |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (NZ) | 45 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #101 of 179 | #76 of 179 |
| National rank | #991 of 1,559 | #837 of 1,559 |
| Sector | State | State |
| Type | Contributing | Contributing |
| Year range | Years 1–6 | Years 1–6 |
| Students | 386 | 361 |
| Equity Index (EQI) | 492 | 474 |
| Total roll | 386 | 361 |
| Roll growth (5 yrs) | 2.4% | 13.7% |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 2+ | – | – |
| Leavers with NCEA Level 3+ | – | – |
| Leavers with University Entrance | – | – |
| Māori students | 59.6% | 41.8% |
| Pacific students | 8.8% | 16.9% |
| International students | 0% | 0% |
| suburb or town | Forest Lake | Beerescourt |
| region | Waikato | Waikato |
| Website | www.forestlake.school.nz | www.vardon.school.nz |
The verdict
- •Vardon School scores higher on the Success Index (NZ) (51.5 vs 45.4).
- •Vardon School does better on equity index (fewer barriers is higher) (474 vs 492).
- •Forest Lake School does better on roll size (386 vs 361).
- •Vardon School does better on roll growth (5 years) (13.7% vs 2.4%).
- •Forest Lake School is the larger school with 386 students compared with 361.
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Forest Lake School better than Vardon School?
On the Success Index (NZ), Vardon School ranks higher (51.5 vs 45.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Forest Lake School and Vardon School?
About 781 m in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Beerescourt in Waikato.
Which has the better Equity Index (EQI)?
Forest Lake School: 492. Vardon School: 474. Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
How do Forest Lake School and Vardon School rank in Waikato?
Forest Lake School is 101st of 179 and Vardon School is 76th of 179 among contributing schools in Waikato on the 2026 Success Index (NZ).